Port Stephens koalas face extinction from development
Environmental groups warn Port Stephens koalas face local extinction due to habitat fragmentation from housing developments. Urgent action needed to balance conservation with housing needs.
Environmental groups warn Port Stephens koalas face local extinction due to habitat fragmentation from housing developments. Urgent action needed to balance conservation with housing needs.
Plans for a 36-apartment high-rise near the redeveloped Queens Park train station have been revealed, promising transit-oriented living and new commercial spaces.
Western Australia's priority social housing waitlist surges to 3,847 applications as advocates demand immediate action from the Cook government to address the growing crisis.
A major five-building residential complex has been approved for the Illawarra Leagues Club site in Wollongong, adding 204 apartments to the city centre after Land and Environment Court decision.
Rockingham Mayor Lorna Buchan unveils a plan for 16,000 new dwellings, including 24-storey towers, to support AUKUS-driven population growth. Urgent government approval and road funding are needed to prevent major gridlock.
Perth's property market faces unprecedented pressure with listings at record lows and intense buyer competition. Discover what's driving the crisis and when relief might come.
Defence Housing Australia plans to nearly double its Rockingham portfolio, adding 200 homes annually over five years to support Navy personnel and local economy.
A new $6 million service station and childcare centre is underway in Kirwan after developers won a court battle against council objections. Construction progresses on Thuringowa Drive.
Lake Macquarie councillor advocates for high-density housing to combat a 34% affordability plunge. New 20-year vision targets strategic centres for growth. Read the full analysis.
UDIA WA's Infrastructure Summit tackles critical delays in power, water, and roads needed to unlock land for 90,000 new homes. Discover the collaborative solutions.
Perth councils express disappointment over John Carey's housing announcement. Learn how this affects local communities and urban planning across Western Australia.
McDonald's plans a $5.5 million expansion at Edmonton, creating 40 new jobs. The development application has been submitted to Cairns Regional Council.
The WA Government bypasses local councils with new housing approval powers, sparking outrage from local governments and planning experts. Learn how this affects communities.
Perth faces a housing crisis as density denial threatens the city's future. Experts urge vertical growth to preserve suburbs and character. Read why upward expansion is crucial.
WA Planning Minister John Carey announces reforms to build 35,000 apartments near 10 Perth train stations, sidelining local councils to accelerate housing development.
Argenton residents form community committee to oppose 300-apartment development above local hotel declared state-significant project. Read about their concerns.
Major water damage discovered at Queensland's largest social housing project in Cairns. Insiders reveal construction defects affecting hundreds of apartments. Urgent repairs needed.
SA Planning Minister defends urban expansion as essential for housing supply. New developments planned amid infrastructure challenges. Read the full analysis.
WA Planning Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson warns Perth must embrace higher density living or risk locking the next generation out of the housing market. Learn the urgent need for urban consolidation.
Controversial changes to Wollongong's $275m WIN Grand development see cinema and public pool removed while adding more apartments. Locals call it a 'cynical disregard' for community.
Only 25% of Mount Barker's rezoned farmland developed since controversial 2010 decision. Explore the development challenges and future plans for this Adelaide Hills region.
Kiama's Mayor condemns a state government move to approve a 14-storey apartment block, arguing it overrides local community planning. Read the full story.
The Property Council urges the WA Government to take planning powers from councils blocking housing development, citing the worsening housing crisis. Read the full story.
Queensland's draft Far North Regional Plan targets 48,485 new homes by 2046. Have your say on housing and infrastructure needs. Public consultation open until Jan 5, 2026.
Could Auckland's housing reforms solve Perth's property crisis? Experts reveal how New Zealand's approach offers practical solutions for Western Australia's growing challenges.
Developer Blaq Projects seeks to add six storeys to its Kenny Street complex, delivering 41 affordable homes and 33 extra hotel rooms to Wollongong's CBD under new state policies.
Western Australia's Housing Authority faces scrutiny as it fails yet another financial audit, raising serious questions about financial management and accountability in the state's public housing system.
The Cook Government has sold 18 affordable housing apartments in East Perth for $18 million as part of a landmark project aimed at helping low-income earners get into the property market.
New research reveals how strategic townhouse and apartment development in major cities could dramatically improve housing affordability for Australians.
Soaring house prices have triggered Townsville's most significant construction surge since 2020, with billions in development projects transforming the city's landscape and creating unprecedented opportunities for homeowners and investors alike.